Last week a judge sentenced Sanchez to one to three years for animal fighting, one year for animal cruelty and one year for criminal possession of a weapon. (Sanchez will serve these sentences concurrently.)

He’s also been slapped with a ban on keeping animals for the duration of his parole. Sanchez waived his right to appeal.

We hope Sanchez’s sentence serves as a reminder to dog fighters that their crimes against innocent animals carry serious consequences.

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Good to see something is starting to happen but the sentence should be in a labour camp working 12-14 hours a day for the duration of his sentence. wITH A SENTENCE LIKE THAT IT MIGHT WORK OR JUST SEND THEM TO ME I WILL FIX THE PROBLEM!

I am glad he is getting some prison time but I think they really need to start mamming these criminals like take a hand or foot that might deture them a little and we wouldnt have soooo many repeat offenders which the hard working people have to pay to feed ,house, wash etc...

I agree with the first comment, not nearly enough time for this idot to serve, i belive that when a person is caught-up with dog/cock fighting and any kind of abuse of animals, that person should serve without parole at least 5 years. that should be the standard sentencing for any kind of animals abuse.

These sentences never seem harsh enough. To serve them concurrently, it's even more of a break for him. And wahoo..he can't have animals while on parolee. How about at LEAST extending that to the duration of his life? I do not understand.

Like everyone else, I can' believe he got off so light. If I were the judge, I'd sentence him to a year for each dog he had, 50 years minimum with no chance of parole. Now that would send a message for sure.

I hope everything and more happens to him in prison that he did to these innocent animals. He deserved a lot more time in prison. I hope they will change the laws that are now in place and make the time fit with the crime.

Well, the sentence is better than what some get; but this tragic crime REALLY deserves more time. And, anyone convicted in ANY type of animal cruelty/neglect should NEVER be allowed to have another pet. We need to keep working towawrds tougher laws...but this is progress.